Did you use the sample database? Or did you create your own database file first? I'm using a USB mouse too, with no problem in entering data.

Dummy me....I had not selected either database....so it might be good for braindead folks like me to have selections greyed out until a database has been selected.

I used to be a beta tester for Ashton-Tate(now you can guess my age)....and learned a lot about databases.

This app is great, since it uses the dbf format...the data is portable. Now, the next step in my mind would be being able to modify the fields(number and names) and modify the screen layout.

The fact that you can specify the location of the database file is a real plus....I use a bootable USB drive....so I try to save as much as I can outside the puppysave file.

Once the application is finalized...it would be nice to have it as an sfs file.

It's really nice to see an application that works and is practical!

For consideration:
I remember some applications that Ashton-Tate developers created to allow you to paint a screen and the application would not only create the database fields...but also create the code. I still have one of them and use it for quick database creation.

ThomLast edited by tlchost on Sun 17 May 2009, 09:10; edited 1 time in total

More interested in the smaller version of the Database
Will it be as good as this one? Hope so

My instinct is to stick with simplicity (Puppy Powered after all . . .)
but I have only used one relational database extensively (Access)
I found it extraordinary how easy it was to mess
and mash data when confronted by that bug that no developer can
seem to get rid of (the end user)

Be interesting how others advise you.
I know those needing a database are very pleased with your contribution, as I am. _________________Puppy WIKI

Why didn't I think of that...the RDBMS will be a separate app and I will sfs it. That should make everyone happy, and for those that have hdd install they can convert sfs to pet and install..._________________Dpup Home

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